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River levels are on the decline in the area. The Caney River inBartlesville currently sits at 15.8 feet. It is projected to be at 15.3-feet by 7:00 Wednesday night.

The Copan Lake Dam flood gates are open half a foot. 2,911 cubic feet of water is being released from the dam. The flood gates are open half a foot at the Hulah Lake Dam. 3,172 cubic feet of water is being released there.

The Verdigris River near the City of Coffeyville almost caused major issues on Memorial Day as waters got as high as 25.8 feet. A few more inches and water would have broken the levee in Coffeyville. The Verdigris River by Coffeyville now sits at  22.7-feet. The river is predicted to drop to 21.1-feet.

Down in Nowata County, flooding remains a major issue. The Verdigris River near Lenapah is 36.5-feet. It is projected to reach 36.3-feet by 7:00 Wednesday night.  US-169 north of Nowata is closed at this time. US-169 south of Nowata in the Rogers County area is closed between Talala and Watova.